Panoramica
Mau Mau is a popular German card game similar to Crazy Eights but with action cards. Certain cards force opponents to draw extra cards, skip turns, or reverse play direction. Players must announce 'Mau' when down to one card.
Storia
Mau Mau originated in Germany and became popular across Europe. The game likely developed in the early 20th century. It's known by many regional names with slightly varying rules.
Nel mondo
- Crazy Eights
- Makao
- Pesten
Strategia
Save your Jacks for when you need to change suit.
Stack 7s if possible to force massive draws onto the next player.
Remember to say 'Mau'
Forgetting costs you penalty cards.
Watch the number of cards opponents hold
Slow down if they're close to winning.
8s (skip cards) are powerful when an opponent is about to go out.
Domande frequenti
Be the first to discard all your cards. Say 'Mau' on your second-to-last card and 'Mau Mau' on your last.